Welcome to St. Mary's

Sundays
8 AM Rite I
Holy Eucharist

10 AM Rite II
Holy Eucharist
and Choir

Wednesdays
Evening Service
7:30 PM Rite II

Service of Healing
2nd & 4th Weds.

Saturdays
July & August
Beach Worship
5 PM Rite II
Holy Eucharist
at 101st St. Beach Pavillion,
Stone Harbor

Sunday Readings


	Newsletter and Sunday bulletin Copies of our current newsletter, The Messenger, and our weekly bulletin can be viewed here.

Millennium Development Goals

Change your life,
change the world...
Diocese of New Jersey
Youth Ministry

Welcome to St. Mary's!

    We are a vibrant Episcopal church, located on the barrier island of Stone Harbor. Our congregation includes 180 households from the Seven Mile Beach and offshore communities. We are active throughout the year with a variety of church functions, substantial outreach projects, a choir, and an energetic youth program.

     And we are growing, beyond our island home into Cape May County...
- through Partners in Ministry, an exciting initiative with St. Barnabas by the Bay Mission, Villas,
- the realization of a thrift shop in Rio Grande and its expansion with a furniture annex, and
- the establishment of a partnership center, The Branches, a common space for St. Mary's and St. Barnabas to do ministry in Cape May County effectively. These ventures are moving us forward in hope, growing the ministry of the Episcopal Church in Cape May County.

     We invite you to join us as we strive to accomplish God's work and to discover his presence among us. We welcome you to St. Mary's website, and hope that you will join us at St. Mary's in worship!

The Rev. John W. Sosnowski, Rector
The Rev. Debra K. Bullock, Assistant to the Rector and Vicar of St. Barnabas
The Rev. Ronald Lockhart, Assisting Clergy

Fall is just around the corner! Check the calendar for upcoming meetings.

Pantry Shelf Neighborhood Outreach
Our New Members Ministry Team wishes to thank all those who helped in any way to make the Food Pantry Project such a success! We collected over 20 bags of groceries on Sunday, September 28th from the Court House community. This was a wonderful response!

The next meeting of the Coalition of Concerned Citizens for Affordable Housing is scheduled for Ocober 9th at 5 PM at The Branches in Rio Grande. Anyone interested in finding out more about this group and the issue of affordable housing in Cape May County is welcome to attend. Monthly meetings are held at The Branches. If you would like to learn more, or get involved, please join us for a meeting, or contact Fr. John or Pastor Debra. An informative display is set up in parish hall outlining the facts about the need for affordable housing in our County.

Tickets are now on sale for our annual mouth-watering Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner on Saturday, November 1, at 6 PM in the parish hall. $10 per person, children under 12 are free. Tickets sell out fast - see Joe Spence or Bill Haines, Stan Moore or Lou Schweickhardt to get yours!


	Welcome to our new Church School Director Welcome to Dina Ziemba, our new Church School Director! We are very excited about this year's Church School. We are looking for additional teachers and volunteer helpers. As our year is divided into three sessions of 11 weeks each, you would be teaching only one of those sessions. Our curriculum, Akaloo, is online. It's a snap and loaded with great ideas. We welcome our elders in the congregation to serve as volunteers to support our children as athey grow in their knowledge and love of God. Interested in finding out how you can be of service? Contact Dina at ziels@comcast.net. Church School has begun. If you haven't registered your child and would like to, please contact Dina Ziemba or the church office.

	Looking forward to Fall
	Looking forward to Fall
	Supper Club 2008! Last year's Supper Club was such a success that we have decided to bring it back this year. What is Supper Club? - an opportunity for parishioners to meet socially in small groups to share food and conversation. Groups of eight will meet at a home or restaurant to share a light meal. The groups will remain together and meet between October and January. Call the church office to sign up. Time to GET FIT - A community health program conducted by the five churches on the 7 Mile Beach will include Project Healthy Bones, education classes, walking programs, coordination with local fitness centers, weekly health screenings, weigh ins and blood pressure. Kick off will be at 10:30 AM, September 17th, at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 93rd & 3rd Ave., Stone Harbor. Monday Crafts are now underway in the parish hall at 1 PM every week. All crafts and craftors are welcome! Bring your work and join us for conversation & fun on Monday. Our annual Blessing of the Animals is planned for Sunday, October 5th at 1 PM on the front lawn. Bring your pets - whether they walk, crawl, swim, or fly - all are welcome! Our monthly Covered Dish Supper resumes for the year on Thursday, October 16th at 6 PM in the parish hall. Plan to join us for great food and good fellowship! A Ministry Fair is planned for October 19th - We all have talents, gifts and interests and we're called to share these to further God's mission. The mission begins right here at St. Mary's. Come to the Ministry Fair and see where your talents might serve.


	Share the good news about St. Mary's Car Decals are now available. Pick one up on Sunday. They're in the parish hall.

Looking for a place to gather and meet new friends?
...a chance to just relax, enjoy life and have conversation
...a place to learn new things and ask questions
...an opportunity to pay attention to God stirring in our hearts
...above all, a place where all are welcome,
then come to The Branches!

See what The Branches is all about.


	It's a whole new way to pray! Our Contemporary Worship Service launched on Sunday, September 14th at 7 pm at The Branches with a great turnout. Second Sundays will take place on the Second Sunday of every month. Curious? Come to The Branches on Sunday, October 12th and discover a whole new way to pray!

Beginning September 8th at 7 PM, Pastor Debra will offer a 6-week class at The Branches looking at a variety of spiritual practices that can enhance our development as Christians. Everyone is welcome! Interested? Contact Pastor Debra.

The Addiction Support Group will continue to meet at 7:30 pm each Thursday evening at The Branches under the dual leadership of The Rev. Ronald and Sandra Lockhart.


	Are you leaving for the winter? Please remember our pantry shelf as you prepare to leave your home for the winter. Items to consider are unopened pantry staples, canned goods, paper products and cleaning supplies. Items may be left in the parish hall, narthex or chapel. Thank you!

Serving the Lord in Cape May County since 1910

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